Researchers at the University of Pécs Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (PTE MIK) have collaborated with Baranya-based engineering firm Caadex Kft. to develop a new generation of finned heat exchangers with improved cooling performance. The multi-year project involved specialists from mechanical engineering, IT, industrial design, physics, mathematics, and even pharmaceutical sciences.
The research focused on testing contact materials to improve thermal transfer between the tube and fins, conducting simulations to assess heat transfer efficiency, and evaluating corrosion prevention and durability. In addition, researchers developed design-support software, while industrial design experts and students created functional and aesthetically appealing casings for wider application.
“This was our first large-scale collaboration with an industrial partner, offering students real-world experience and fostering interdisciplinary teamwork,” said Gyula Ferenc Vasvári, Acting Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
The project has already produced multiple scientific publications, including a recent article in the MDPI Energies journal. Plans are underway to continue the collaboration with new research directions and expanded industrial applications.
Source: University of Pécs
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